cj3209 Posted November 14, 2022 Share #1 Posted November 14, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) I picked up a mint 3/2022 BP MP. Should arrive by the end of the week. Couldn't wait next year (or later) for a new M6 so I 'settled' for am MP to complement my M-A. One for Portra 400 and the other for HP5. Fun times... Although I'm a little concerned with (1) film scratching issues and (2) meter activation issues. LOL... 🤣 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Linford Posted November 14, 2022 Share #2 Posted November 14, 2022 Excited for you. I’ve been running Portra 800 in my M6 (vintage) and TriX 400 in my MP (from ‘14). Great combo. Cheers—lt 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyp82 Posted November 14, 2022 Share #3 Posted November 14, 2022 2 hours ago, cj3209 said: I picked up a mint 3/2022 BP MP. Should arrive by the end of the week. Couldn't wait next year (or later) for a new M6 so I 'settled' for am MP to complement my M-A. One for Portra 400 and the other for HP5. Fun times... Although I'm a little concerned with (1) film scratching issues and (2) meter activation issues. LOL... 🤣 I got one about a month ago, its awesome, just a beautiful object to hold and look at and as a tool works flawlessly. No issues so far, and as you already own the MA you know how to properly load film haha (I didn't!) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted November 15, 2022 Share #4 Posted November 15, 2022 Good stuff and great combo ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted November 16, 2022 Share #5 Posted November 16, 2022 MP, M6; Potatoe, Pataato. All good to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alistairm Posted November 17, 2022 Share #6 Posted November 17, 2022 I picked up a BP MP to complement my MA about a month ago. I absolutely adore it. And after not thinking I missed an inbuilt meter… I am enjoying the simplicity of having one again! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj3209 Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share #7 Posted November 19, 2022 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Just got it. Here are some pics comparing to my M7. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited November 19, 2022 by cj3209 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/347073-cant-wait-for-my-2022-bp-mp-to-arrive/?do=findComment&comment=4569660'>More sharing options...
cj3209 Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share #8 Posted November 19, 2022 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/347073-cant-wait-for-my-2022-bp-mp-to-arrive/?do=findComment&comment=4569666'>More sharing options...
cj3209 Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share #9 Posted November 19, 2022 The red light metering is a bit annoying on the MP; I think I have to get used to it. Otherwise, the BP on the MP is really dope. I just want to go out and shoot but, alas, it's dark now... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted November 19, 2022 Share #10 Posted November 19, 2022 Congrats! I don't understand covering up the serial #s. What does that do? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj3209 Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share #11 Posted November 19, 2022 3 hours ago, Huss said: Congrats! I don't understand covering up the serial #s. What does that do? Someone told me a while ago that they could use that serial number for some nefarious purpose...🧐 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danner Posted November 19, 2022 Share #12 Posted November 19, 2022 11 hours ago, Huss said: Congrats! I don't understand covering up the serial #s. What does that do? I see that in the FM Buy & Sell sometimes, and I assume they are stolen, so no offer from me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jukka Posted November 19, 2022 Share #13 Posted November 19, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, cj3209 said: Just got it. Here are some pics comparing to my M7. Looks good! I see that your M7 is an early production type, the same as mine. Does it have an upgraded viewfinder, and if not, how might that compare to the MP? Mine flares quite a bit, but different Leica people keep telling me upgrading might not be worth the cost; it should be better but a letdown in terms of money and time spent, I am told. You are rather well placed to compare the two. Any insights on this? Edited November 19, 2022 by jukka Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan2z Posted November 19, 2022 Share #14 Posted November 19, 2022 12 hours ago, Huss said: Congrats! I don't understand covering up the serial #s. What does that do? This is common when selling used watches online. Hiding the serial # prevents those that produce fakes from gaining access to valid serial #s. I've never heard of a fake Leica - or any other camera for that matter - but I guess it doesn't hurt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj3209 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share #15 Posted November 20, 2022 14 hours ago, jukka said: Looks good! I see that your M7 is an early production type, the same as mine. Does it have an upgraded viewfinder, and if not, how might that compare to the MP? Mine flares quite a bit, but different Leica people keep telling me upgrading might not be worth the cost; it should be better but a letdown in terms of money and time spent, I am told. You are rather well placed to compare the two. Any insights on this? Honestly, I haven't noticed any flaring on the M7. Of course, now that I've said that, the flare will now be noticeable...lol. Keep you posted though as I'm curious now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock Posted November 20, 2022 Share #16 Posted November 20, 2022 3 hours ago, cj3209 said: Honestly, I haven't noticed any flaring on the M7. Of course, now that I've said that, the flare will now be noticeable...lol. Keep you posted though as I'm curious now. I have a M6TTL with original finder and M7 upgraded and I see very little difference and never any flare. I accept that everyone's eyesight is different but the flare issue is hugely overblown on this forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jukka Posted November 20, 2022 Share #17 Posted November 20, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, cj3209 said: Honestly, I haven't noticed any flaring on the M7. Of course, now that I've said that, the flare will now be noticeable...lol. Keep you posted though as I'm curious now. Cheers, please do. 1 hour ago, Matlock said: I have a M6TTL with original finder and M7 upgraded and I see very little difference and never any flare. I accept that everyone's eyesight is different but the flare issue is hugely overblown on this forum. Yeah, I hear you guys, but the rangefinder patch on my M7 does white out always when there is a light source, such as a window, on the left hand side of the camera. You can solve it by moving your head just a bit, so it's not a big deal, but something that does annoy me. My eyesight is nearly perfect, and the white out is not dependent on that; you'll notice, it's that apparent. I wonder if there is individual differences in cameras, given that apparently some don't flare. Like I said, I've discussed this with a number of Leica people. In Leica store Vienna, for instance, they told me that, yes, it's annoying, but you might be disappointed after spending around 800€ and several months for the upgrade. What is more, my M7 was in Wetzlar a few years back just before I started using it. It got new electronics, optical dx reader, and an overall CLA. Didn't know better at the time to request the new viewfinder. I'm expecting it to last the next 20+ years before needing another visit to Wetzlar. Ah, well, these are the middle class life struggles. Ps. I should add that I haven't had myself an opportunity yet to compare the old with the new finder – hence the question. Edited November 20, 2022 by jukka 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted November 20, 2022 Share #18 Posted November 20, 2022 RF flare/white out is a real thing that I have experienced, and is why Leica fixed it with the MP and introduced the fix on later model M7s. If it wasn’t, they wouldn't have done that. Simple. But, while it is a real thing it can be filed under ‘annoying’ as moving your eye or camera slightly takes care of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madNbad Posted November 20, 2022 Share #19 Posted November 20, 2022 The finder upgrade also includes multicoated rangefinder windows which helps in viewing any scene. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj3209 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share #20 Posted November 20, 2022 10 hours ago, jukka said: Cheers, please do. ... Like I said, I've discussed this with a number of Leica people. In Leica store Vienna, for instance, they told me that, yes, it's annoying, but you might be disappointed after spending around 800€ and several months for the upgrade. What is more, my M7 was in Wetzlar a few years back just before I started using it. It got new electronics, optical dx reader, and an overall CLA. Didn't know better at the time to request the new viewfinder. I'm expecting it to last the next 20+ years before needing another visit to Wetzlar. ... Curious if you need to send it back to Germany for a CLA or even an upgrade. I have no desire to not have a camera for months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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